Tura advises Adeva on its sale to Toptal

Sector
Specialist IT Talent Platform

A graphic image displaying information that states "Adeva, acquired by Toptal. Specialist IT Talent Platform, May 2026"

Seller
Adeva
Macedonia

Buyer
Toptal
United States

Date
May 2026

The deal at a glance

Adeva, a global IT staffing and talent network, has been acquired by US-based Toptal in a transaction advised by Tura Advisory

Tura's role in the transaction

Tura Advisory acted as the exclusive sell-side advisor to Adeva throughout this process. 

"Tura Advisory took the time to really understand our objectives as founders and ran a process that reflected them from the outset. Their pragmatic advice, strong negotiation and clear focus on certainty and valuation helped us achieve an excellent outcome in what was a complex, multi-jurisdictional transaction. They were highly responsive throughout, commercially astute, and a trusted partner from start to finish."

Katerina Trajchevska & Tosho Trajanov, Co-Founders, Adeva

Expanding reach across the IT staffing market

Adeva connects businesses with vetted software engineers, developers and technical specialists across the full software and IT services spectrum. With communities spanning more than 40 countries and a client base that includes industry leaders and fast-growing businesses, the business has built a distinctive regional talent network supported by a tech-enabled platform, placing specialist engineers with client teams in under 48 hours. 

Toptal is an exclusive global network of the top 3% of technical and business talent, serving leading companies worldwide across development, design, finance, product management and more. The acquisition brings Adeva's established regional network, client relationships and delivery infrastructure into Toptal's platform, extending its reach across the IT staffing market. 

Toptal's global infrastructure, enterprise reach, and commitment to quality are unmatched. We're excited to provide our clients with the broad range of expertise and services Toptal offers."

Katerina Trajchevska, Co-Founder & CEO, Adeva 

By bringing Adeva into Toptal's ecosystem, we offer clients even greater access to the top talent and world-class solutions required to compete in a market defined by rapid change and increasing technological complexity."

Taso Du Val, Founder & CEO, Toptal

What this deal says about the market

The deal reflects continued strategic interest in businesses that combine strong talent networks with technology-enabled matching and delivery infrastructure. As demand for specialist technical talent grows and platforms evolve to serve it more efficiently, established businesses with proven delivery models and broad client bases represent an increasingly attractive proposition for acquirers looking to expand their reach. 

Further information on the deal can be found HERE

If you are a technology or professional services business considering your strategic options and would like to speak to Tura about what is possible, please get in touch.

For more information on this deal, reach
out to Co-Founder and Managing Director, Bruce Green

← Previous Deal

Next Deal →

Co-founder and Managing Director of Tura Advisory, Bruce Green

↖ Back to Experience